Riflescope Lens Cover Recommendations

[Louis Toadvine]

I have a Leica Amplus 1-6x24 that I will be mounting on a yet-to-be-delivered rifle. The scope comes with factory covers (basic form fit plastic pieces that slide on and off), but I'm not a huge fan of them and am looking to upgrade.

I'm generally a fan of the one-piece bikini strap type covers. I really like the factory Swarovski covers with the clear see-through caps, but have also used the opaque rubberized ones like those that come with Leupolds. You can buy the Swarovski covers standalone, and I considered getting the one that fits the Z6i/Z8i 1-6x24, but those Swaros are like an inch longer than the Amplus, so I don't see that cover fitting well unless I tied a knot into the middle of the strap or otherwise cinched up the slack.

Anyone have recommendations for one-piece bikini style covers? From my limited research, I think I might be stuck with the basic rubberized type made by Butler Creek, Timber Creek, et. al. I was hoping for something a bit more practical (clear/see-through caps) or aesthetic (leather). Thanks.

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/860833-REG/trijicon_tr132_accupoint_1_4x24_replacement_lens.html/qa

These might work

 

[Louis Toadvine]

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/860833-REG/trijicon_tr132_accupoint_1_4x24_replacement_lens.html/qa

These might work

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Nice, thanks for the recs. That Trijicon cover might fit quite well, as the Accupoint (10.3") is a lot closer to the overall length of the Amplus (10.7") than the Z6i/Z8i (11.65"/11.9").

 

[chashardy]

I really like the flip up covers on my Leupold VX 6 1-6X24

 

[Nevada Mike]

I removed the aluminum flip up covers on my Leupold VX6. They were a PITA. I usually use a section of inner tube stretched over the scope. Cheap, disposable and it works.

 

[RTG]

I removed the aluminum flip up covers on my Leupold VX6. They were a PITA. I usually use a section of inner tube stretched over the scope. Cheap, disposable and it works.

And it's a shame. The Leupold aluminum covers are such great quality. Match shooters drool over them. For the field though, they are crap and I gave mine away.

I either use no covers or one that is clear so you can aim and shoot without finding a black scope.

 

[CoElkHunter]

If you wear a backpack while hunting like I do elk hunting, the "rubberband" style scope covers are the only way to go. The "flip up" style covers on the eyepiece get torn up from the pack when the rifle is slung over your shoulder.